"I think it's been a significant occasion for young people as well, who have been learning in school about the sacrifices made by their forebears.

"Hopefully, they'll continue to pay tribute for years to come.

"Today has made me very proud to be mayor of this town."

Mayor Alison Trenery with Major Matthew Mallett, of 16 Signal Regiment, in the Maltings car park before the parade set off. (Image: Burton Mail)

Many of those who gathered around the war memorial in Market Place had lost family members in the Great War.

Alison Wood, from Uttoxeter, placed a cross with a photo of her great-great uncle, Allan Smith, after the service.

He was little more than a month from making it home when he died on September 30, 1918.

Video Loading

Video Unavailable

Click to playTap to play

The video will start in 8Cancel

Play now

Alison said: "He was taking water to the troops on the front line when tanker got hit by a shell.

"He was one of six brothers who fought in World War One and all the others came back.

"I place a cross for him every year and always feel emotional doing it."

Armistice Day 2018 in Uttoxeter. The scene from Market Place. (Image: Burton Mail)

It was also a poignant day for Andy Sawyer, master of the Forresters Masonic Lodge, based in Uttoxeter.

He served in the Middle East for the RAF from 1998 to 2000 and recently discovered one of his relatives-in-law, Arthur Walderne St Clair Tisdell, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism in 1915.

He said: "I'll be thinking of him, and all the soldiers who fought in the Great War.

Armistice Day 2018 in Uttoxeter. The family of gulf war hero Michael Dowling at the war memorial in Market Place. Left to right - brother in law John Amphlett, grandson Brandon Dowling (17), sister Karen Amphlett, son Jamie Dowling and grandson Harley Dowling (10). (Image: Burton Mail)

"It's wonderful to see so many people here and, in particular, so many young people."

The parade included representatives of the cadets, Scouts, Guides, Royal British Legion and political parties.

As wreaths were placed by dignitaries, including county councillor David Brookes, the band played music including hymn How Great Thou Art.